The secret to these meatloaves is replacing the usual binder with crushed corn chips. I used Fritos, but you can use tortilla chips or Doritos if you have them on hand.

I used extra lean ground beef when testing the recipe, but ground chicken or turkey also can be used.

The loaves are zesty from a little salsa and chili powder. Taco sauce can be substituted for the salsa and taco seasoning for the chili powder.

When the loaves are almost done, they’re removed from the oven and sprinkled with a little shredded cheese. Then they go back into the oven to melt the cheese. During the final minutes in the oven, you can whip up a simple little topping – a combination of sour cream and salsa.